So sad to hear about Mr. Cox's passing. He was a wonderful person and outstanding band director. He taught me to play trumpet and march in Pell City back in 1959-1961 time span. What a knowledgeable musician and director. I have thought of him often over the years and how much he helped me and am still am playing the trumpet after all these years! My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Robert Turner
Alexander City, AL

My sincerest condolences to Jack's family. I got to know Jack over the last several years at The JSU Greydrummers reunions. Jack was very welcoming to me and we had warm conversations about our times as drummers at ESHS and JSU. Jack was the percusssion judge at All State Band held at the University of Alabama annually; at that time I did not know Jack, but I played drums at ESHS with Billy Tom and RT, two of his brothers. Jack was a very good judge and made me feel comfortable.Jack and I enjoyed talking about his work experience as a band director and later a businessman, both of which he was highly successful. Jack was very kind to me and quite humble about his successes in life. I am honored to have known Jack; he was a southern gentlemen. Jerry Mitchell

I am very sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in our loving Heavenly Father. "He will become A secure refuge in times of distress." Psalms 9:9

So sad to hear this.  MY PRAYERS FOR ALL THE FAMILY.

Such a wonderful person and friend.  One in a million, Kenny and I will miss him terribly.

Many memories of mr cox ..... He was a great teacher and example for the members of the Scottsboro Band...a teacher one never forgets!

My deepest sympathy goes to the Cox family for their loss.  Mr. Cox was old school.  He taught patience, integrity, perseverance, and other basic values along with music to his band students in Scottsboro.  I don't believe that any of his band students will ever forget him. He inspired us to do our best, made us practice till we were numb, and we adored him for it. He is remembered with great respect.

As his pupil through the Scottsboro school bands, I learned so much from Mr. Cox.  His teaching set the course for my music career, but more importantly, for my life.  He taught us all such important life lessons about dignity, respect, pride, dedication, and perseverance.  I'll always remember, "One more time, people!  One more time and we'll go home."

May God of all comfort give you peace and the strength you need to endure your loss of a love one. I sends you my sincere sympathy to the family.

So sorry for your loss..  remember all the fun times .. he influnced so many ..  i am Eloise's sister.. & i married a ESRebel Dennis. We always looked for Jack a fine man .RIP

Jack Cox had a great influence on my life.  He was not only my band director at Scottsboro High School, but a life mentor whose understanding and encouragement exhibit his character that is quite rare.  My sincere condolences to his family and friends.

I had the privilege of being a drummer with Jack at Jacksonville State University.  We were room mates and he would often go home with me on week-ends to spend time with my family in Lineville, Alabama.  He was a great friend.

The world has lost a wonderful man.  Mr. Cox meant so much to so many of us.  Rest in Peace.

Mr. Cox will forever be one of the more outstanding people who crossed my life's path. I remember him with the utmost respect and admiration for his passion, not only for his music but also for those of us he mentored.

So very sorry Aunt Joan, for your and my cousins loss.My fond memories of coming down on vacation and playing in your yard.Watching Daddy and Uncle Jack going fishing, even if Daddy returned with the fishhook clinging to the back of his ear. Please try to hold onto the good memories when the grief seems too hard to bare.All my love.

Love and prayers to you and all your family Venetia.  I know what a special man he was.  I recall many times at work (RMIC) I would hear you start cracking up and I'd go over to your desk and you'd share some hilarious joke, story or comment from your dad!  One in a million!  Praying that God will grant you all comfort and peace in knowing that this is only a temporary separation and that Heaven is filled with belly-laughing as he makes everyone there laugh and smile!

Venetia, my heart goes out to you and your family at this time and in the days to come dear friend.  You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Rest in Peace, old friend. Jack and I go all the way back to junior high school at Gulfsteel and Emma Sansom High School in Gadsden. We were in the same graduating class and then went on to be original 
Southerners at JSU. You will be missed by so many. My thoughts and prayers are with the Cox family.

Even though my cousin Jack was around the same age as my brother Tyler Moore, I can still remember all of the Cox brothers and sisters from the 1950's when families still used to see each other during the holiday season.  I miss those times and the fellowship we all shared together. Jack will always be remembered especially by the tremendous number of young people whose lives he had a positive influence on while teaching and directing.  Our sympathies go out to his wife and family. 

Sincerely,

Marsha & David Moore

I thank God for the memories of Uncle jackie.  I truly can say I have not known such a person before , a very wonderful man.  He will be missed for the laughter and wisdom he shared with me and my children.  I will continue to pray for all, and for a peace throughout this time in your life. Love Melissa

OBITUARY

Jackque Lee Cox

20 June, 1937 – 25 March, 2015

Curtis & Son Funeral Home

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